Autoquake.com has appointed Dermot Halpin to its board of directors.
Inchcape has appointed Alison Cooper and Nigel Northridge as non-executive directors on its board.
Software company Vehnet has appointed David Ingham to join the company
Ex-Chevrolet UK managing director Andy Carroll has been appointed as the new managing director of Glass’s Information Services.
The UK economy contracted by 2.4% in the first quarter of 2009, its biggest decline in more than 50 years, according to the Office for National Statistics.
What the manufacturers are ordering in light of the demand brought about by the scrappage scheme.
Dealers believe the scrappage scheme has had a positive effect on showroom footfall
Paul Wooding, 29, has become the youngest dealer principal in BMW’s dealer network.
Marshall Motor Group has completed the acquisition of Lookers’ Ipswich Jaguar dealership for an undisclosed sum.
The impact of the vehicle scrappage scheme on car dealers is being assessed through an online survey being performed by AM and RMIF.
Mike Fazal has joined ASE, as chief operations officer.
Jaama, the fleet management software company, has taken on Nicky Minnock
Network Automotive has appointed Gary Stanyon to the new role of business development manager
Aston Martin has developed what it calls a “luxury commuter concept” in a massive side step from its normal stable of luxury sportscars.
The Government’s £25 million scheme for ultra low carbon vehicle demonstrators will pave the way for a network of over 500 electric vehicle recharging stations.
Citroen has revealed the first details of its new C3 which will arrive in UK showrooms early next year.
AM is now on Twitter to allow readers to catch up on what’s happening before anyone else.
Peugeot plans to cut its 266-strong network, with around 26 dealers being given notice of termination.
An OFT-approved code of practice will protect warranty buyers
Front-wheel drive models grow their market share to record levels as large 4x4s suffer
BCA’s Pulse report for May showed that average used car values had risen for seven consecutive months.
Parker’s, the retail car price guide, has accused some manufacturers of increasing their finance rates for scrappage scheme buyers
Falling demand for used cars, experienced in April for the first time in 2009, has continued in May.
Lookers is looking to raise £80.7 million in a share placing in order to sort the company’s debt and to secure more favourable terms for its banking facilities.
Pendragon has reported that its new vehicles sales for the first five months of 2009 are in line with expectations.
Marshall Motor Group has taken on the Kia franchise for the first time.
California-based Tesla Motors has opened a centre for sales and service at a new showroom in Knightsbridge, London.
Vertu Motors has bought part of Brooklyn Motor group out of administration.
Brooklyn Motors, ranked 64 in the AM100, has gone into receivership.
Jaguar Land Rover parent company Tata Motors has revealed that the two brands made a 10-month loss of £280m.
